A wooden spoon is a utensil commonly used in food preparation. It is typically a large spoon made from wood. Here are some of the reasons why wooden spoons are preferred for cooking:

• Non-reactive: Wooden spoons are non-reactive, which means that the wood won’t adversely react with the acids in some foods or leave a nasty, metallic taste, like metal spoons often tend to do.

• Versatile: Wooden spoons are generally preferred for cooking because of their versatility. They can be used for stirring many different kinds of food and beverages, especially soups and casseroles during preparation, although they tend to absorb strong smells such as onion and garlic. Unlike metal spoons, they can also be safely used without scratching non-stick pans.

• Environmentally friendly: Wood is a natural, renewable resource, so if you’d like to cook in the most environmentally responsible way, wooden spoons should be your tool of choice.

• Durable: Wooden spoons give you a firm strong handle to hold, making stirring easier and more effective–and without any fear of the handle breaking. They can last for a long time if properly cared for.

• Aesthetically pleasing: Wooden spoons are classic, gorgeous and elegant, and a kitchen full of wooden spoons never fails to make a good impression. They can add style to your kitchen and make it look more attractive.

In addition to their culinary uses, wooden spoons also feature in folk art and culture. Wooden spoons can also be used for things other than stirring, such as shaping focaccia, measuring reductions, and even as plant stakes or garden markers.